Virtual community update on internet expansion Aug. 10. OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Economic Alliance is hosting a virtual community update via Zoom video conferencing Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 8 a.m. to provide results of the Oceana County Broadband Survey that was administered through Connect Michigan last spring. Recommendations for building an “Oceana County Technology Plan to become a Connected…
Dig into the historical society’s ‘shipwreck files’ and uncover a treasure trove of information. By Betty Driscoll, Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society. It happened in fog so thick that land lubbers couldn’t see the nearly 600-foot-long ships as they passed near the Straits of Mackinac. Loaded with calcite or ore, their May 7, 1965 voyage was just another delivery,…
Teen faces 5-15 years in prison for 3rd-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Muskegon man faces serving a five to 15 year prison term after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 26. Dwight Bernard McKinney is one of four Muskegon men facing CSC charges in connection to a…
MSP busy with crashes over the weekend. The following is recent activity in the Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Saturday, July 24, 2021: 12:15 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, 72nd Avenue and Tyler Road, Hart Township. 10:30 a.m., a 60-year-old New Era man was arrested for assault, Oneida Trail near Cherokee Bend, Grant Township. Sunday, July…
Pirate News: Research station cultivates agri-science enthusiasm. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Mark Platt, Hart Public Schools Superintendent. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Our region has a rich history – and an incredibly bright future – in agri-science. Whether it involves planting, protecting, harvesting, transporting, processing, packaging, or marketing, the tremendous…
Juvenile apprehended for store break-in. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year old West Olive male was taken into custody by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for breaking into the Park Side grocery store on West Silver Lake Road Saturday, July 24, shortly before 7 a.m. The stolen items were recovered, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The following…
Muskegon man ordered to pay over $7,300 for sports poster scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 70-year-old Muskegon man was ordered to pay over $7,300 in restitution Monday, July 26, in 27th Circuit Court for defrauding local businesses in a sports poster advertising scam. Gregory Allen Jackson pleaded guilty, April 19, to a felony of false pretenses $1,000-$20,000.…
Body of missing man found in Bass Lake. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The body of John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. was recovered about 5 p.m. this afternoon, July 25, in Bass Lake. Decker had been missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied pontoon boat was discovered motoring in circles…
Search for missing Bass Lake boater is in 3rd day. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man is now in its third day. John Decker, 62, of Lake Bluff, Ill. went missing from his Bass Lake cabin early Friday afternoon. Later that day, his unoccupied pontoon boat was discovered motoring in…
Search for missing Bass Lake boater continues. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — The search for a missing Lake Bluff, Ill. man continued this morning on and around Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m. Friday, July 23, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Dr. for a report of an unoccupied pontoon boat on the lake.…
Welcome to our new advertiser: Brown Cattle Co. MCP and OCP would like to welcome our new advertiser, Brown Cattle Co. of Riverton Township in Mason County. Brown Cattle Co. is owned and operated by Brad Brown, a lifelong farmer. Brad sells non-GMO, hormone free locally raised freezer beef, which is available in quarters, halves, or whole. The meat is…
Emergency personnel searching for missing boater. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel are searching for a missing boater on Bass Lake. At 5:24 p.m., Riverton Fire Department was dispatched to the 6900 block of South Lakeshore Drive for a report of an unoccupied boat on the lake. Riverton Fire Chief Joe Cooper said witnesses had observed the…
HPD news, July 23, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 15, 2021: 11:45 a.m., medical assist, 600 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 5:30 p.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 6:08 p.m., medical assist, East Main and State streets, City of Hart. 9:14 p.m., indecent exposure,…
Social district in Hart will allow to-go alcoholic drinks. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Hart will soon become the first Oceana County community to launch a social district, allowing visitors to purchase — and consume — alcoholic drinks from participating bars and restaurants, and walk around to other participating establishments within the district. Local liquor license holders can apply…
New city manager focused on Hart’s future. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Rob Splane began duties as the Hart city manager June 28 and said he is focused on putting in “110 percent” for the city. Splane, who was a tech support analyst for JSJ Corp. in Grand Haven and owns West Coast Integration, LLC in Hart, served as…
Submit designs for first-ever Oceana County flag. HART — You are invited to get creative and submit designs for the first Oceana County government flag. This competition is open to individuals, groups, schools, businesses, organizations, and people of every age in Oceana County. The winner receives a $500 Amazon gift card. The winning design chosen by the Oceana County Board of…
AutoZone store could open by month’s end. HART — The new AutoZone store at 4108 W. Polk Rd. could be open by the end of the month. “The City of Hart finished all electrical infrastructure work about two weeks ago,” said City Manager Rob Splane Thursday, July 22. Corporate officials have told Splane that they are hoping to have the…
‘Wine & Art’ fundraiser Aug. 22. PENTWATER – The Pentwater Women’s Club hosts the Wine & Art fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 22, from 2-5 p.m. at Park Place which will feature wine tasting and appetizers; a silent auction of items donated by local artists and area businesses; and a quilt raffle. The PWC generally holds the scholarship fundraiser at the end…
Sheriff’s office weekend report. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, July 16, 2021: 5:03 a.m., assault, North 88th Avenue, Hart Township. Saturday, July 17, 2021: 1:41 a.m., an 18-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for assaulting/resisting/obstructing police following a noise complaint, South 184th Avenue, Newfield Township. 11:38 a.m., a 44-year-old Muskegon man was…
Catalytic converter theft at dealership turns into foot chase. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — A suspect involved in stealing catalytic converters off vehicles in a car lot at the Meyers Chevrolet dealership led police on a foot pursuit Sunday, July 18, shortly after 5 p.m. and remains at large, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The male suspect…
78th District Court sentencings, July 19, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Daniel Richard Vannett, 36, of 11527 Fourth St., Montague, was found guilty July 1 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served and $475 in fines…
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